Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
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Acts 13:19
When He had destroyed seven nations in the land of Canaan, He gave their land [to our ancestors] as an inheritance—this took about four hundred and fifty years.
Leviticus 16:8
Aaron shall cast lots for the two goats—one lot for the Lord, the other lot for the scapegoat.
Joshua 18:10
Joshua cast lots for them in Shiloh before the Lord, and there Joshua divided the land to the sons of Israel, [to each tribe] according to their portions.
1 Samuel 14:41
Therefore, Saul said to the Lord, the God of Israel, “Give a perfect lot [identifying the transgressor].” Then Saul and Jonathan were selected [by lot], but the other men went free.
1 Chronicles 24:5
So they were divided by lot, one group with the other; for they were officers of the sanctuary and officers (high priests) of God, both from the descendants of Eleazar and from the descendants of Ithamar.
Proverbs 16:22
Understanding (spiritual insight) is a [refreshing and boundless] wellspring of life to those who have it,
But to give instruction and correction to fools is foolishness.
Understanding (spiritual insight) is a [refreshing and boundless] wellspring of life to those who have it,
But to give instruction and correction to fools is foolishness.
Jonah 1:7
And they said to another, “Come, let us cast lots, so we may learn who is to blame for this disaster.” So they cast lots and the lot fell on Jonah.
Matthias
Acts 1:23
And they put forward two men, Joseph, the one called Barsabbas (who was surnamed Justus), and Matthias.
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Proverbs 16:33
The lot is cast into the lap,
But its every decision is from the Lord.
The lot is cast into the lap,